William Mcdowell Patterson

William Mcdowell Patterson

also known as Will Patterson

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 14 years

Life insurance Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, State, Local And Municipal Law ... +4 more

8001 Centerview Parkway, Suite 103, Memphis, TN

About William

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 14 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

PattersonBray PLLC

8001 Centerview Parkway, Suite 103, Memphis, TN, 38018-4276

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William Mcdowell Patterson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

William Mcdowell Patterson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Russell Hayes

Litigation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Will is an excellent attorney who focuses intently on his clients' needs. He will not let you down."

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Thomas Wiseman

Litigation lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Will is smart, hard-working, and gets right to the heart of things. Over the course of his career, we have consistently been able to give him more responsibility than perhaps his age might suggest, and as a result, his abilities far exceed other attorneys with his same level of experience. We trust Will not only to work on important matters but also to work on those matters independently, with the expectation and confidence that he will produce the tremendous results our firm demands and delivers for our clients."

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Shawn Rowland

Litigation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Friend

"Will is an excellent litigator and has a sharp and dedicated legal mind. He believes in what he does and puts all of himself into advocating for his clients."

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Eric Plumley

Litigation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Will is a thorough and conscientious lawyer who pays close attention to detail as well as his clients’ best interests. He can be counted on to do a great job."

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Matthew Teeter

Litigation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Will for a long time. He's professional, knows the law, and is always working diligently for his clients. I highly recommend Will and his firm for their fantastic work and ability to guide clients through a sometimes difficult process."

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Nicholas Deidiker

Litigation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Patterson is an exceptional legal practitioner whose command of the law and presence in the courtroom are unparalleled. He is a fierce advocate for his clients' rights; he is dependable, hard-working, and smart. Clients, potential clients, and opposing counsel alike would do well to take note of this rising star in the greater Memphis community. I could not make a stronger endorsement of one's character and ability."

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William Frulla

Litigation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Will and I have worked together on numerous cases, including several very lengthy and litigious matters. Will always maintains a very professional demeanor and is easy to work with. He represents our profession well, as a courteous but strong advocate for his clients."

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Adam York

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Friend

"I trust Will to be knowledgeable in the area of state and local law, so much so that I consider him to be a valuable resource when conducting my own research for my clients. Will possesses the unique ability to explain the complex concepts of local law issues in the simplest of terms. His counsel is greatly appreciated."

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Jennifer Sutch

Litigation lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Will is a excellent attorney and a pleasure to work with. He's well-spoken, energetic, and talented. He's a zealous advocate for his client. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney and would trust him to handle my case."

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Paul Jeter

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Friend

"Will is a young, energetic lawyer who is willing to fight for his clients. I would trust him to handle an injury case for me."

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Lewis Culpepper

Litigation lawyer

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Eric Plumley

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Russell Hayes

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Cheyne Harris

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Matthew Teeter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam York

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Paul Jeter

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Wiseman Bray, PLLC

1900 - Present

Associate, PattersonBray PLLC

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk for the Honorable Robert S. Weiss, Shelby County Circuit Court

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Wiseman Bray, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Freed-Hardeman President's Alumni Cabinet

2012 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Trucking Accident

Confidential Settlement

Negligent Security

Confidential Settlement

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Education

2012

University of Memphis

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Freed-Hardeman University

Bachelor of Business Administration

N/A

Freed-Hardeman University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2015

FHU President's Alumni Cabinet Meeting

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Languages

English

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